Bioelectrical networks of cells underlie intelligence and problem solving in the body. Cells have competencies to solve problems at the molecular, transcriptional, and anatomical levels.
Morphogenesis, development, and intelligence are fundamentally the same problem of collective cell behavior and information processing.
Cells have a high level of competence and autonomy to solve physiological problems on their own scale, despite being part of a larger organism.
Cells can find solutions to novel problems and stresses through changes in gene expression, showing their adaptability and plasticity.
Cells can achieve the same anatomical goals through different molecular mechanisms, demonstrating their intelligence.
Targeted changes in the bioelectrical state of cells can cause them to form new organs and structures, like eyes and limbs.
Computational models of bioelectrical networks can predict changes needed to correct deformities and defects.
Connecting cells electrically can override genetic defects and mutations, demonstrating the power of “software” over “hardware.”
Scaling up cognition from cells to tissues enables larger computational capacities and goal-directed behavior at the organism level.
Cells exhibit plasticity and competency to form novel structures and behaviors when removed from their normal context, like self-replicating xenobots.
Bioelectrical networks of cells underlie intelligence and problem solving in the body. Cells have competencies to solve problems at the molecular, transcriptional, and anatomical levels.
Morphogenesis, development, and intelligence are fundamentally the same problem of collective cell behavior and information processing.
Cells have a high level of competence and autonomy to solve physiological problems on their own scale, despite being part of a larger organism.
Cells can find solutions to novel problems and stresses through changes in gene expression, showing their adaptability and plasticity.
Cells can achieve the same anatomical goals through different molecular mechanisms, demonstrating their intelligence.
Targeted changes in the bioelectrical state of cells can cause them to form new organs and structures, like eyes and limbs.
Computational models of bioelectrical networks can predict changes needed to correct deformities and defects.
Connecting cells electrically can override genetic defects and mutations, demonstrating the power of “software” over “hardware.”
Scaling up cognition from cells to tissues enables larger computational capacities and goal-directed behavior at the organism level.
Cells exhibit plasticity and competency to form novel structures and behaviors when removed from their normal context, like self-replicating xenobots.
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